Overview

Tough on-the-go storage for any terrain, the LaCie Rugged RAID Pro hard drive combines rugged durability with the adaptability of RAID. It also includes an embedded SD card reader for easier content backups in the field. Configurable with the LaCie RAID Manager, this drive is a reliable travel companion for busy videographers and professional photographers.

Highlights

Integrated SD card reader

Hardware RAID 0/1 flexibility for speed or redundancy

New USB-C connector for next-generation computers

Included USB 3.0 adapter works with Mac or PC

Drop resistance from up to 1.2 metres/4 feet*

Crush resistance to a force equivalent to a 1-tonne car**

Shock, dust and water resistance for all-terrain use

IP54 rating for protection against dust and rain

Three-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan included

What’s in the Box

LaCie Rugged RAID PRO USB-C Hard Drive with Built-in SD Card Reader

USB-C (USB 3.1 10Gbps) cable

USB-C to USB-A cable

Power supply

Quick install guide

Tech Specs

Other Features: RAID support, Time Machine compatible

Connections: USB, USB-C

Memory Cards: SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card

Power Source: Bus Powered, USB

Height: 14 cm/5.51 in

Length: 4.6 cm/1.8 in.

Width: 9.09 cm/3.58 in.

Weight: 479.9 g/1.06 lb.

System Requirements

Operating System: OS X 10.10 or later, Windows 7 or later

Requirements Other: Computer with a USB-C, USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port and a minimum of 600MB of free hard drive space.

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

Mfr. Part Number: STGW4000800

UPC or EAN No.: 763649126646

Warranty

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Warranty: Three-year limited

Manufacturer Note

*In non-operating mode. **Determined by a test that approximates a real-world scenario in which the hard drive remained functional, despite aesthetic damage, after the product was driven over by an approximately 1-tonne car (1000 kg/2205 lb.)

Answer

Raid has 1 of 2 benefits. In Raid 0 mode the entire 4TB of space is available and can be up to twic
Raid has 1 of 2 benefits. In Raid 0 mode the entire 4TB of space is available and can be up to twice as fast because each of the 2TB portions are written to at the same time. However, if either 2TB section fails you lose all of the data on the entire 4TB.
Raid 1 duplicates the data in to 2TB sections for redundancy. So, in this mode the drive only store 2 TB, but it is automatically and transparently stored twice. If either of the 2TB sections fails you will not lose any data because the data is duplicated in the other 2TB section.
If you are don't want faster access speed or redundant data then a RAID drive is usually not worth the cost.